Analysis: Biden talks down Russia, spurs allies in bid to back Putin into a corner
In his first foreign trip, President Joe Biden sought to emphasize that Russia is not a major rival to the United States, but rather a minor player in a world where the U.S. is increasingly focused on China. Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the President was "clear and direct" in his message to Putin, pushing back against his actions such as election interference, cyber-attacks, and mistreatment of domestic critics.0
